Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these irresistible cheesecake brownies. Combining fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy, tangy cream cheese swirl, this recipe is perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, a family gathering, or simply to satisfy a sweet craving. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering treat that will impress dessert lovers of all ages. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins and enjoy the delightful contrast of textures in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients as per package)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line an 8×8 square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of batter and pour the rest into the baking dish.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently mix in one egg until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter and layer the reserved brownie batter on top.
- Swirl both mixtures together using a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg